If you appeared for NEET UG 2026 and registered for Karnataka's state medical and dental counselling, the wait for your Round 1 result is over. The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has published the final Round 1 seat allotment list for MBBS and BDS seats, and the clock is now running on a tight sequence of steps — accepting your seat, paying the fee, downloading your confirmation slip, and physically reporting to your allotted college. Missing any of these deadlines can cost you the seat you have just been allotted, so it is worth understanding the process clearly rather than rushing through it. This update matters most to Karnataka NEET UG candidates who applied through KEA's state quota and management/private seats, not to those going through the separate All India Quota process run by MCC.
Karnataka NEET UG 2026 Round 1 allottees must pay the seat acceptance fee and download their confirmation slip by early September 2026, and report in person at their allotted college by the specified reporting deadline, or risk losing the seat.
What KEA has announced
The Karnataka Examinations Authority is the state body that conducts NEET UG counselling for medical and dental seats in Karnataka's government, government-quota-in-private, and some private/deemed colleges under the state quota. Round 1 final seat allotment results for both MBBS and BDS programmes have now been released on KEA's official counselling portal.
Candidates who registered and participated in Round 1 choice filling can now log in with their credentials to check whether they have been allotted a seat, and if so, in which college and course.
Round 1 schedule at a glance
Once allotted, candidates move through three linked steps in quick succession — accepting the allotment, paying the fee, and reporting physically at the college. Each has its own cut-off, and they overlap by design so students can complete formalities without unnecessary delay.
| Step | Window/Deadline |
|---|---|
| Seat allotment result declared | August 28, 2026 |
| Choice acceptance/exercise window opens | 4 PM, August 28, 2026 |
| Choice acceptance window closes | 11:59 PM, September 2, 2026 |
| Fee payment and confirmation slip download (for accepted/Choice-1 candidates) | 11 AM, August 29 to September 3, 2026 |
| Physical reporting at allotted college with confirmation slip | By 6 PM, September 4, 2026 |
How to accept your seat and download the confirmation slip
The process is entirely online up to the point of fee payment; physical reporting at the college is mandatory after that. Candidates should complete each step carefully, since the confirmation slip is the document colleges use to verify that a seat has been formally accepted and paid for.
- Log in to the KEA counselling portal using your NEET UG counselling credentials.
- Check your allotted college and course on the dashboard, and confirm you wish to accept it.
- Go to the online fee payment link and pay the seat acceptance fee for your allotted seat.
- Review all details on the payment form carefully before final submission — errors here can delay your admission.
- Download and print the seat confirmation slip once payment is successful; this is required at your college on reporting day.
- Keep a hard copy of the confirmation slip plus your original NEET UG documents (admit card, scorecard, rank letter, ID proof, category/domicile certificates as applicable) ready for verification.
Why the reporting deadline matters
Simply paying the fee online does not complete the admission — candidates allotted a seat in Round 1 must report in person at the allotted medical or dental college with the confirmation slip and original documents by the stated deadline. Colleges use this physical reporting step to verify eligibility, collect documents, and formally admit the student into the course.
Candidates who accept a seat, pay the fee, but skip reporting at the college typically risk cancellation of that allotment, which can mean losing both the seat and the fee paid, depending on KEA's rules for that round. Aspirants unsure about a seat — for instance those hoping to try for a better college in Round 2 — should read KEA's official round rules on upgrade and cancellation before deciding whether to report or wait.
What this means if you are still hoping for a better seat
Many NEET UG candidates use Round 1 as a placeholder while aiming to upgrade in Round 2 or Round 3 through the same KEA portal. In most state counselling systems, once you accept and report to a Round 1 seat, you generally remain eligible to be considered for a better option in the next round through the 'upgrade' facility, without needing to give up your current seat unless a better one is confirmed.
However, the exact upgrade and forfeiture rules vary by round and by category (state quota vs management quota, government vs private college), so candidates should read KEA's official notification for Round 1 carefully rather than assume how later rounds will work.
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See My CollegesFrequently asked questions
Where do I check my Karnataka NEET UG 2026 Round 1 allotment result?
The result is available on KEA's official counselling website, where you log in with your NEET UG counselling credentials to view your allotted college and course.
What is the last date to pay the seat acceptance fee?
Fee payment and confirmation slip download for allotted candidates runs from 11 AM on August 29, 2026 to September 3, 2026, according to KEA's published Round 1 schedule.
By when do I need to report to my allotted college?
Allotted candidates must report physically at their college along with the seat confirmation slip by 6 PM on September 4, 2026.
What happens if I don't report to the college after paying the fee?
Failing to report by the deadline typically risks cancellation of your Round 1 seat allotment. Candidates should check KEA's official notification for the exact consequence in this round before deciding not to report.
Can I still try for a better college in the next round after accepting a Round 1 seat?
State counselling generally allows candidates to seek an upgrade in later rounds after securing a Round 1 seat, but the specific rules on retaining or forfeiting the current seat depend on KEA's guidelines, so read the official notification carefully.
What documents should I carry while reporting to the allotted college?
Along with the downloaded seat confirmation slip, candidates should carry their NEET UG admit card, scorecard/rank letter, photo ID, and any category, domicile or other eligibility certificates as required for their seat type.
Karnataka NEET UG candidates allotted a seat in Round 1 should treat the fee payment and college reporting deadlines as non-negotiable, since delays can mean losing the seat entirely. Keep checking KEA's official counselling portal for the detailed notification and for updates on subsequent counselling rounds.
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